Elementary Teacher (3rd-5th) - St. Helen Catholic School

About the role

St. Helen Catholic School in Vero Beach, FL is seeking a dedicated and passionate elementary teacher, certified in K-6 education, for the 2026/27 school year.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program for elementary students.
• Engage students creatively in the learning process using diocesan standards to create lesson plans and learning activities.
• Employ a variety of teaching methods to engage different learning styles and ability levels in the classroom.
• Create and define goals and objectives for unit and daily lessons plans, prepare classroom activities, organize teaching materials, evaluate student performance, maintain classroom records, and manage time effectively.
• Use classroom and school-wide data to inform and improve instruction.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills/knowledge as well as a thoughtful, age-appropriate behavior management plan.
• Hold conferences with students, parents, administrators, and other professionals.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and retreats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or Elementary Education or a Florida Department of Education approved alternative route.
• Florida Department of Education certificate in Elementary Education Grades K-6, temporary or professional or eligible for certification.
• Supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Collaborative and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and make responsible judgment calls.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong ethical values.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds.
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, climbing, stretching and kneeling.
• Frequent use of both hands and fingers.
• Occasional moments of minimal and routine hearing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance.
• A 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees.